Smithery CLI
BasicSmithery CLI is a command-line interface tool designed for installing and managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, which is client-agnostic. It allows users to manage multiple MCP servers effortlessly in their development environment.
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Overview
Smithery CLI is a command-line interface tool designed for installing and managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, which is client-agnostic. It allows users to manage multiple MCP servers effortlessly in their development environment.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx @smithery/cli <command>2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"smithery-cli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx @smithery/cli <command>"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Smithery CLI?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in Smithery CLI?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in Smithery CLI"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Smithery CLI with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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